Specification Awards shortlist announced

The shortlist has been published for the biennial Specification Awards, the most prestigious scheme to recognise the outstanding results achieved by architectural ironmongers and their clients worldwide.

Organised by the GAI in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the awards reward excellence in the specification of architectural ironmongery in residential and commercial buildings, public sector health and education buildings, hospitality buildings such as hotels, and international projects outside the UK and Ireland.

Architects, specifiers, building contractors, clients and their architectural ironmongery advisers and suppliers across the world have nominated their projects, and the winner will be announced at a prestigious luncheon at the RIBA headquarters in Portland Place, London on 30 March.

Maria Powell, president of the GAI, says:

“The calibre of this year’s shortlist is remarkable. We had heard of some inspirational projects being worked on by GAI members and others in the industry, but it’s only when you start reading about them and then going out to visit the award nominations that the full brilliance of what has been achieved really hits home.

“The Specification Awards show architectural ironmongery at its beautiful best, enhancing not only the security, accessibility and fire safety of the building, but also adding to its functionality and longevity.

“These awards are also unique because they reward the whole specification team, highlighting the importance of the professional partnership between architectural ironmongers and their clients. Everyone named in this shortlist should be extremely proud of what they have achieved through working together in this way.”